The lowdown: Christopher Nolan brings his "Batman" trilogy to a magnificent conclusion with this film that brings the series full circle. Critics gave the movie an 87 percent positive rating at Rottentomatoes.com.

Don't miss: Hours of extras include a documentary on the five Batmobiles, a multipart documentary on ending the series with looks at various aspects of the making of the movies, its characters and its impact.

The lowdown: A magical, sometime dark, drama set in an isolated bayou community that focuses on Hushpuppy, a 6-year-old girl, and her journey to the outside world. Critics gave the movie an 85 percent positive rating at Rottentomatoes.

Don't miss: A making of featurette, deleted scenes, audition footage of Quvenzhane Wallis and Dwight Henry and other behind-the-scenes looks at the making of the movie comprise the major bonus options.

Score: ★★★½

"HOPE SPRINGS"

(DVD + Ultraviolet). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment ($30.99)

Rated: PG-13, adult themes, mostly of a sexual nature

The lowdown: Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones star as a longtime, devoted couple whose marriage is in a rut. Critics gave the movie a 73 percent positive rating on the tomatometer.

Don't miss: A gag reel, alternate takes, a featurette on the making of the film with Streep and Jones and a commentary track comprise the major bonus features.